The film contains no discernible LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story focuses exclusively on the psychological and supernatural experiences of child protagonists.

The narrative de-emphasizes traditional adult gender hierarchies by centering on a child's internal world. However, it lacks active agency or intellectual subversion of gender roles.

Set in the early 20th century, the film features a predominantly homogeneous, white cast. It adheres to the demographic norms of its specific historical and socioeconomic context.

The film explores moral relativism and the instability of truth through an unreliable narrator. The backdrop of World War I highlights the breakdown of traditional social stability.

Psychological trauma and potential neurodivergence drive the central mystery. These elements serve as narrative engines for tension rather than providing characters with independent agency.